Author Archives: Christine Persaud

Tech to Help Achieve A Better Work-Life Balance

By Christine Persaud
With the lines being blurred between work and personal time thanks to the proliferation of mobile devices, flexible schedules, and work-from-home options, it is harder than ever to balance work obligations with family and personal time.

Back-to-School 2020 Checklist Part 2: Safety, Health, & Wellness Gear

By Christine Persaud
In the first part of this feature, we covered the tech essentials you need for heading back to school, including a computer, printer, smartphone, and software. But this year, there’s a whole other category of gear that students will need. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, products that will help keep students safe and in good health are essential.

Back-to-School 2020 Checklist Part 1: Tech You Need

By Christine Persaud
Regardless of which back to school option you choose, kids will resume their education come September. And there are products and gear they’ll need and/or can use, whether they’ll be working from home or in a classroom.
So what will they need in terms of technology?

Everything You Need For a Backyard Movie Night

By Christine Persaud
While drive-ins are opening up across Canada, there’s also an opportunity to take advantage of your own backyard and create your own outdoor movie theatre. So what do you need in order to set up your own backyard movie night?

Google Stadia: What Is It And How Does It Work?

By Christine Persaud
By now, you have probably heard about Google Stadia. And if you are a casual gamer, or a gamer who’s interested in expanding your horizons and trying something new, you might have your eye on the service. But what exactly is it and how does it work?

Microsoft Teams For Families: Should You Use It?

By Christine Persaud
A competitor to video chatting services like Zoom and internal online team communication tools like Slack, it is the choice of many companies, both big and small.

5 Ways To Secure Your Phone’s Lock Screen: Which Is Best?

By Christine Persaud
Pretty much every phone has a screen lock of some kind that ensures someone passing by can’t swipe your phone and easily log into it to see your private photos, sensitive work information, or personal financial details. While the old four-digit passcode is still being used these days, there are many other ways you can secure a mobile device. What are they and which is best?

Companies Helping You Enjoy Travel Experiences From Home

By Christine Persaud
Just because we’re all stuck at home during social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t travel. Well, technically it does. But there are plenty of cool ways to bring venues and experiences to your home thanks to several companies offering virtual visits, tours, classes, and more.